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#837 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 47% in state
Hampden Charter School of Science West
High School · Hampden Charter School of Science West (district) · West Springfield, MA
A charter high school in West Springfield, MA where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
511 Main St., West Springfield, MA 01089
- Math 45% vs MA 42% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs MA 44% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Hampden Charter School of Science West score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 71 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hampden Charter School of Science West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,401
Median home value
$307,900
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hampden Charter School of Science West (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hampden Charter School of Science West is listed in Hampden Charter School of Science West (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hampden Charter School of Science West
Hampden Charter School of Science West is a public high school in West Springfield, MA, part of Hampden Charter School of Science West (district), serving approximately 394 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hampden Charter School of Science West
What grades does Hampden Charter School of Science West serve?
Hampden Charter School of Science West serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hampden Charter School of Science West?
Hampden Charter School of Science West has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampden Charter School of Science West?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampden Charter School of Science West is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hampden Charter School of Science West rank in MA?
Hampden Charter School of Science West ranks #837 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Hampden Charter School of Science West's MySchoolScout rating?
Hampden Charter School of Science West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hampden Charter School of Science West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampden Charter School of Science West has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Hampden Charter School of Science West a charter school?
Yes, Hampden Charter School of Science West is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hampden Charter School of Science West a Title I school?
No, Hampden Charter School of Science West is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (413) 278-5450
- Area population (ZIP 01089)
- 28,635
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01089; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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